This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — SAN
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Diego are usually found in September or October, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.
Fri 28/1109:55SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 44mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1106:15SAN - SYD
2 stops31h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/10$1,699
Wed 12/1121:20SYD - SAN
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,737
Thu 18/1221:40SYD - SAN
2 stops28h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 21/118:45SAN - SYD
2 stops30h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,823
Wed 12/1111:20SYD - SAN
1 stop19h 43mAir Canada
Wed 19/1112:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10$1,864
Sun 14/1221:40SYD - SAN
1 stop17h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 21/1217:00SAN - SYD
1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/10$2,339
Fri 28/1109:55SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1118:10SAN - SYD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,374
Fri 28/1114:05SYD - SAN
1 stop25h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/1110:47SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,439
Sat 13/1221:40SYD - SAN
2 stops28h 41mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/1221:24SAN - SYD
2 stops27h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,511
Best flights from Sydney to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Thu 5/311:20SYD - SAN
1 stop19h 43mAir Canada
Mon 9/312:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 29/10$1,133
Thu 5/311:20SYD - SAN
2 stops20h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/310:45SAN - SYD
2 stops52h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,261
Wed 12/1121:20SYD - SAN
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,737
Thu 18/1221:40SYD - SAN
2 stops28h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 21/118:45SAN - SYD
2 stops30h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,823
Wed 12/1111:20SYD - SAN
1 stop19h 43mAir Canada
Wed 19/1112:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10$1,864
Last-minute flights from Sydney to San Diego
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to San Diego. Data last updated 31 October 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 12/1121:20SYD - SAN
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1112:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$1,737
Wed 12/1111:20SYD - SAN
1 stop19h 43mAir Canada
Wed 19/1112:45SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 28/10$1,864
Fri 28/1109:55SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 44mAir New Zealand
Sun 30/1106:15SAN - SYD
2 stops31h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/10$1,699
Fri 28/1109:55SYD - SAN
2 stops32h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1118:10SAN - SYD
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,374
Fri 28/1114:05SYD - SAN
1 stop25h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/1110:47SAN - SYD
1 stop25h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,439
One-way flights from Sydney to San Diego
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Sun 9/1114:00SYD - SAN
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$707
Thu 4/1221:40SYD - SAN
2 stops28h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10$812
Sat 31/121:40SYD - SAN
2 stops28h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/10$856
Sun 15/311:45SYD - SAN
2 stops26h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/10$894
Fri 12/1221:40SYD - SAN
2 stops18h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10$926
Mon 12/121:40SYD - SAN
2 stops39h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 30/10$946
Fri 12/1221:40SYD - SAN
3 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$967
Sat 7/321:40SYD - SAN
2 stops27h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/10$975
Tue 11/1111:40SYD - SAN
2 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$994
Cheap flight deals from Sydney to San Diego
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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San Diego
Route
Depart
Return
Price
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
11:20-12:03
1 stop19h 43m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
12:45-08:35
1 stop25h 50m
$1,133
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 5/3
11:20-12:36
2 stops20h 16m
San Diego
Mon 9/3
10:45-09:15
2 stops52h 30m
$1,261
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 12/11
21:20-12:03
2 stops33h 43m
San Diego
Wed 19/11
12:45-09:35
1 stop25h 50m
$1,737
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 18/12
21:40-07:20
2 stops28h 40m
San Diego
Wed 21/1
18:45-19:45
2 stops30h 00m
$1,823
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 12/11
11:20-12:03
1 stop19h 43m
San Diego
Wed 19/11
12:45-09:35
1 stop25h 50m
$1,864
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 31/1
21:40-07:23
2 stops28h 43m
$856
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 15/3
11:45-19:48
2 stops26h 03m
$894
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 4/12
21:40-20:10
1 stop17h 30m
$898
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 12/12
21:40-21:17
2 stops18h 37m
$926
SydneySan Diego
SYD - SAN
SYDSAN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 12/12
21:40-22:30
3 stops43h 50m
$967
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to San Diego. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to San Diego may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 15 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $690). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,378). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to SAN?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Sydney to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to San Diego?
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to San Diego?
Share of one-stop return flights from Sydney to San Diego chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
San Francisco (SFO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to San Diego on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 45m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to San Diego?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San Diego, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 45m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to San Diego?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Sydney to San Diego, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 02m.
Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airlines, andVirgin Australia
from Sydney to San Diego. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Related info for your journey
Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
How long is the flight from Sydney to San Diego?
Air Canada and United Airlines can get you from Sydney to San Diego in just under 19h 43m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33m. The distance from Sydney to San Diego is about 12086 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to San Diego round-trip?
Hawaiian Airlines, at $724, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sydney to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air Canada and Air New Zealand. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 57% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to San Diego?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to San Diego?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to San Diego (average of $690). Flying from Sydney to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,378). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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